Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that as was demonstrated on Tuesday, House Democrats will continue to stand united in pushing back against the GOP’s betrayal of the American people and their cuts to Medicaid.   LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Earlier this week, House Democrats stood on the […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement regarding reports that the Social Security Administration is shutting down offices and firing critical staff: Social Security is an earned benefit. Every day, every month and every year, hardworking Americans have paid into Social Security in order to retire with grace and dignity. […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) welcomed the the Mo Better Jaguars, the 2024 Pop Warner Football 9 and Under National Champions, to Washington and honored them on the House Floor. The team from Brownsville, Brooklyn won the Pop Warner Super Bowl in December in Orlando, FL. LEADER JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted leaders of the Demand Diversity Roundtable at the Capitol to discuss a joint legislative and advocacy strategy to fight back against the Trump administration’s unwarranted attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Today’s meeting follows last month’s inaugural convening of the Demand Diversity Roundtable, a coalition of over […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press availability where they highlighted that the budget scheme House Republicans passed today betrays the middle class by cutting Medicaid while giving huge tax breaks to their billionaire donors. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans had a […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget. They were joined by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared how she relies on SNAP and Medicaid to take care of her four adopted grandchildren.  Mary Beth’s remarks as delivered:  Hello. My name is […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget and highlighted three incredible Americans whose families and livelihoods would be devastated by Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Leader Jeffries: Good afternoon. Today we stand together as House Democrats with the American […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show where he highlighted the devastating plans Republicans have to cut Medicaid and give handouts to billionaires. RACHEL MADDOW: Joining us now is the man himself, Democratic Leader in the House, Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, it’s a real honor to have you […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Three years ago today, Russia launched a premeditated war of aggression that has been responsible for the devastation, death and destruction inflicted upon our democratic ally Ukraine. Since then, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have supported the people of Ukraine and […]

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to this week’s pivotal consideration of the House Republican budget scheme that betrays hardworking American families in every community across the country. Given the expected closeness of the vote, it’s imperative that we are present with maximum attendance.  Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost […]